Latest articles by Phil Hayton
The best Steam Deck dock 2024: Park your portable PC
Buying Guide Here are the best Steam Deck dock options in 2024, including desktop hubs that'll turn your handheld into a hybrid PC and travel friendly adapters.
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low, and I can’t believe the handheld is this cheap
Deals Best Buy just knocked the Asus ROG Ally down to a new record low, and the handheld gaming PC offers punchy performance for under $500.
Antec’s take on the Ayaneo Slide just arrived, and I’m pretty pleased with the handheld’s price
News The Antec Core HS has officially landed, and while the handheld is a rebranded Ayaneo Slide, I am hyped about its $499 launch price.
Best cheap gaming PC deals October 2024
Deals Here are the best cheap gaming PC deals available right now, including shiny new RTX 4060 builds and reliable RTX 3060 machines that pack a punch.
The best OLED TV for gaming 2024 - embrace incredible contrast
Buying Guide Here are the best OLED TVs for gaming, including budget options and premium panels that'll breathe life into your favorite console and PC adventures.
How we test graphics cards at 12DOVE
Hardware Here's how we test graphics cards at 12DOVE, including the methods we use to conduct GPU benchmarks, tested games, and scoring information.
The compact Xbox Game Bar is fine, but I hope it’s not a Windows handheld bandage
Feature Microsoft just released a new compact Xbox Game Bar that’s a better fit for gaming handhelds, but Windows 11 needs a better solution for portable devices.
Dell just unveiled a new Alienware gaming monitor that appeals to two gamers within me
news The Alienware AW2725QF is an upcoming dual-resolution gaming monitor that can do both 4K 180Hz and 1080p 360Hz all while still offering great visuals.
I'm so close to buying my own LG OLED G4 thanks to this deal
Deals You can currently grab the LG OLED G4 for under $3,000 thanks to an 18% discount, and the gaming TV deal might be the perfect excuse to upgrade your panel.
The best Steam Deck accessories 2024: handy handheld add-ons
Buyers Guide Here are the best Steam Deck accessories available for Valve's handheld PC, including our top case, docking station, keyboard, mouse, and SSD picks.
Acefast Desktop Power Station Z4 review: “I now use this charger for all gaming desk gadgets”
Review The Acefast Power Station Z4 is an incredibly versatile charging hub for handhelds, laptops, and more that takes little desktop room thanks to GaN technology.
AMD's best GPU is down to a price I can't get my head around
Deals The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is down to a ridiculous new record low price that makes the 4K GPU cheaper than the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti.
The best PS4 monitor 2024 - the perfect panels for PlayStation 4
Buying guide Here are the best PS4 monitor options available in 2024, including affordable 1080p screens and premium models that'll also pair nicely with the PS5.
BlueAnt Soundblade review: “a sleek under-monitor solution that provides thunderous bass”
Review The BlueAnt Soundblade is an exceptional under-monitor gaming soundbar that packs punch, and it’ll offer up excellent performance in shooters and grand adventures.
Hear me out, the Switch 2 should be more like the Nintendo 3DS
Feature The Nintendo Switch 2 might be a handheld from the future, but here's why it should borrow features from the 3DS in the name of preservation
The Genki Savepoint looks like a PS2 memory card for your Steam Deck, and it could solve one of my biggest handheld issues
news You can now reserve the Genki Savepoint at Kickstarter right now, and the tiny SSD can add 2TB to your handheld while offering Windows and SteamOS capabilities.
Best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2024
Buying Guide We're rounding up your top options for the very best HDMI cable for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC you can get.
The Steam Deck dock I’d use in my living room just dropped to under $30
Deals You can currently grab 30% off the Syntech Steam Deck dock at Amazon, and the discount brings the handheld accessory down to a new record low price.
Ayaneo Flip DS review: “Nintendo should take notes for the Switch 2”
Review The Ayaneo Flip DS is an excellent gaming handheld option for players looking to access their PC games and play 3DS classics using a unique dual-screen setup.
Lenovo confirms Legion Go Lite leak is simply an error, says FAQ page "could have used some better proof-reading"
News Lenovo has confirmed that supposed Legion Go Lite handheld leaks on its FAQ page are actually just copy errors likely drafted before the original's launch.
I’ve been waiting for an RTX 4070 Super deal like this for months
Deal You can now grab an RTX 4070 Super graphics card for just $10 more than the vanilla GPU, and the deal is well worth checking out if you play PC games at 1440p.
I review all the latest gaming handhelds, and I want to see these brands join the fold
Feature Here are five brands I want to see create a gaming handheld, including Alienware, GPU giant Nvidia, and the Xbox portable that we’ve all been waiting for.
Lenovo's 45-inch ultrawide monitor is down to a price I'd be willing to pay
Deals The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 ultrawide gaming monitor just dropped to a new record low at Amazon, and it’s worth considering now that it’s under $650.
